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Toad. Gay and irresponsible was walking briskly along the high road, some miles from home.

At first he had taken by-paths and crossed many fields, and changed his course several times, in case of pursuit.

But now, feeling by this time safe from recapture and the sun smiling

brightly on him, and all of nature joining in a chorus of approval to the song of self-praise

that his own heart was singing to him, he almost danced along the road in his satisfaction

and conceit.

Smart piece of work that, he remarked to himself chuckling.

Brain against brute force, and brain came out on top, as it's bound to do.

Poor old ratty!

My, won't he catch it when Badger gets back?

A worthy fellow Rattie,

with many good qualities, but very little intelligence and absolutely no education.

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